Manager of Development Events

About DISCOVERY Children’s Museum

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is dedicated to the educational enrichment of children through hands-on, interactive learning. Now celebrating over 33 years, the Museum’s mission is to foster a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive environment where all are invited to engage in playful and educational experiences that ignite a lifelong love of learning.

Position Description:

The DISCOVERY Children’s Museum seeks an outgoing, detail-oriented fundraising professional to join a dynamic Development Department team leading the signature events fundraising efforts for the Museum. The Manager of Development Events reports to the Vice President of Development, serving as the lead fundraiser and planner of three (3) signature events, including Magic of DISCOVERY Gala, Royal Tea, and the Golf Classic. The ideal candidate will be creative and innovative, with the ability to conceive and execute high-quality special events that meet or exceed annual goals, will have exemplary relationship building skills with donors and across the institution, and most importantly have a passion for serving children and families in our local community. The Manager of Development Events will be responsible for managing the strategy for meeting annual event goals including event logistics, sponsorships, individual donors and in-kind requests. This position will lead the day-to-day planning of these three (3) signature events and will oversee each special events committee. Working with the Vice President of Development, this position will manage each event’s budget to ensure that expenses adhere to budget guidelines and goals are being met.

Supervisor/Manager:

Vice President of Development

Job Responsibilities:

• Directs planning, communication, and execution of annual event-based fundraising efforts.
• Manages accurate donor records and event documentation.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, focused and goal-oriented, with a high level of initiative and energy.
• Strategic thinking about donor engagement with the existing programs and events at the Museum as well as excellent social skills, with large groups and individuals.
• Proven skills and ability to manage multi-phase projects from inception to completion, including the ability to build consensus among team members and volunteers.
• Adept at problem solving and using judgment in situations requiring independent initiative and tact.
• Solicit high-level in-kind requests for events.
• Assist with preparing budgets and provide periodic progress reports for each project.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum three to five years of non-profit experience, preferably in development or fundraising
• Experience in successfully engaging volunteer leaders in fundraising
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Identifies, cultivates, and maintains relationships with donors/sponsors
• Experience and proven ability to solicit gifts
• Performs gift processing and entry into database according to best practices
• Ensures proper stewardship and recognition
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including the appropriate delegation of responsibilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Experience with constituent data management systems; Blackbaud’s Altru preferred
• Capable of maintaining sensitive/confidential information
  
  
  

Compensation:

• Full-time, Salary range between $48,000-$53,000
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Employer Paid Health and Dental Benefits, additional benefits available
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 13 Company Paid Holidays
• 401K Plan match available
  
  
  

To Apply:

DISCOVERY Children’s Museum accepts digital applications only. A complete application includes the following:

• Cover letter: Must include position desired and salary requirements
• Resume and/or CV
  
  
  

Applications missing the above information will not be considered.

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DISCOVERY Children’s Museum is an equal opportunity employer that values and is committed to all forms of diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.